City Council of Monterey Park
The City Council Acting on Behalf of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority, the Monterey Park Financing Authority and the Monterey Park Geologic Hazard Abatement District Agenda
Special Meeting
Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers
320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
5:30 PM
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Monterey Park is to provide excellent service, foster growth and opportunity, and create a joyous and collaborative environment.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that the land we inhabit today was once known as Tovangaar, the home of the Gabrieleño-Tongva people. We show our respect to the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, as well as all Indigenous people, past, present, and future, and honor their labor as original caretakers of this land. We commit to uplifting the Gabrieleño-Tongva people, invite you to acknowledge the history, and join us in caring for this land.
General Information
Documents related to an Agenda item are available to the public in the City Clerk’s Office located at 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, during normal business hours and at www.montereypark.ca.gov/agendas.
The public may watch the meeting live on the city’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U-verse, channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/City-Council-Meeting-Videos.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 8 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.
Public Participation
You may speak up to 5 minutes on an/each Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 3 hours before the meeting by completing an online form at www.montereypark.ca.gov/writtencomm.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), the public may address the City Council only on matters listed on this Agenda. No other public comment will be accepted.
1. Call to Order
Mayor
2. Roll Call
Henry Lo, Vinh Ngo, Jose Sanchez, Thomas Wong, Elizabeth Yang
3. Public Communications
4. New Business
4.A. Fiscal Year Preliminary 2025-2026 Budget
It is recommended that the City Council consider:
1. Receiving and filing the Preliminary Budget documentation for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026; and
2. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Staff will present a brief overview of policy issues, financial prospect and economic development, challenges/solutions, goals and strategies associated with the budget including, without limitation, the following matters
• City 2025-2026 spending plan overview;
• Proposed staffing changes to reflect an efficient core staffing mix; • Proposed capital improvement projects;
• Goals and Objectives presented by all departments.
Council may raise other development, policy, capital project and potential budget adjustment items for consideration as part of the Budget.
5. Adjourn